Due to severe weather from Storm Ingrid, train services this evening between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot will be suspended.
Forecasted heavy and persistent rain in the South West, combined with gusts of up to 60mph in coastal areas during high tide, means there’s a significant risk of flooding, as well as debris on the railway.
As a result, the line will be closed from 20:30 today (Friday 24 January) until at least 14:00 tomorrow (Saturday 25 January), when safety inspections can be carried out. We’re expecting disruption to services to continue until 16:00 tomorrow.
Rail replacement services will operate from Exeter St David’s to Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot. Passengers travelling towards Newton Abbot and beyond will need to change at Exeter St David’s.
Tickets will also be valid on Stagecoach bus routes 2, 7 and 12 between Exeter, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Torquay and Paignton and your tickets for today and tomorrow will be valid on Sunday 25 January. The most up to date information on the line is available on the GWR website: https://www.gwr.com/travel-information/travel-updates/live-network-updates